Khalil Rountree: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

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The UFC made its debut in Serbia on Saturday, August 1, at UFC Belgrade, and the event was absolutely electric. With 10 first-round finishes, the event set a UFC record for the most finishes in the first round.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / August 2

Stirling Calls Out Rountree After Blachowicz TKO

Navajo Stirling stopped former light heavyweight champion Jan Blachowicz in the first round at UFC Belgrade and immediately called for a fight with Khalil Rountree or Paulo Costa.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / July 28

Rountree's Coach Reveals How He Stopped Ankalaev Fight

Khalil Rountree was ready to fight Magomed Ankalaev injured at UFC Abu Dhabi, but his coach stopped him from making the walk. Syndicate MMA's John Wood told Jake Noecker of Home of Fight that he convinced Rountree to pull out of Saturday's scheduled light heavyweight clash inside Etihad Arena, per MMA Junkie.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / July 27

Coach pulled Khalil Rountree Jr. from UFC Abu Dhabi bout

Khalil Rountree Jr.'s coach John Wood made the call to pull his fighter from UFC Abu Dhabi, ending what would have been a career-defining opportunity against top contender Magomed Ankalaev.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / July 13

Magomed Ankalaev faces Bogdan Guskov at UFC Abu Dhabi after Rountree pulls out

Magomed Ankalaev will face Bogdan Guskov in the UFC Abu Dhabi main event after Khalil Rountree withdrew from the July 25 card. The UFC confirmed the switch Monday, with Guskov stepping in to meet Ankalaev at Etihad Arena.

Video Games News / Athlon Sports / June 10

EA UFC 6 Early Access Release Time: When Can I Start Playing?

Combat sports fans have finally reached fight week. After months of reveals, gameplay deep dives, and roster announcements, EA Sports UFC 6 is set to enter early access this week, giving Ultimate Edition owners their first chance to step inside the Octagon before the worldwide launch.

MMA News / HITC / May 1

Rountree Jr. calls Chimaev ‘best in the world’ and drops bold warning about 205-pound move

Khalil Rountree Jr. played a role in Khamzat Chimaev’s preparation for UFC 328. Despite competing one division above, he joined a group of ranked fighters supporting the middleweight champion.

MMA News / HITC / March 15

Khamzat Chimaev sends Khalil Rountree Jr crashing down in fresh clip before UFC 328

Khamzat Chimaev has been sharpening up his striking game in new training footage ahead of UFC 328. The middleweight champion has not been seen in the Octagon since he claimed the belt by out-grappling Dricus du Plessis at UFC 319 last August.

MMA News / Total Pro Sports / March 15

Khalil Rountree Says One Camp With Khamzat Chimaev Made Him Rethink His Limits

Training alongside some of the toughest fighters in the world can often reveal harsh truths about one’s own abilities. For Khalil Rountree Jr., a recent stint at the Training Lab alongside Khamzat Chimaev, who will be fighting Sean Strickland soon.

MMA News / HITC / October 10

Khalil Rountree Jr reacts to Merab Dvalishvili’s shocking pre-UFC 320 actions

Khalil Rountree Jr has shared a look at what went on behind the scenes at UFC 320. Jiri Prochazka knocked out Rountree Jr in an entertaining fight on Saturday night, and he reacted to the loss by watching his teammate Merab Dvalishvili defend his title.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / October 6

Khalil Rountree releases statement after UFC 320 knockout loss to Jiri Prochazka

After two rounds, Khalil Rountree looked to be well on his way to victory at UFC 320 until former champion Jiri Prochazka came from behind to score a knockout in the final round. The two fought on Saturday's pay-per-view main card at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.

MMA News / MMA Knockout On SI / October 6

UFC star breaks silence after suffering heartbreaking loss in epic UFC 320 fight

Khalil Rountree Jr. knows how close he came to securing what would have been arguably the biggest win of his career at UFC 320. The former light heavyweight

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / October 6

‘So close’… Khalil Rountree Jr. responds to jaw-dropping KO loss to Jiri Prochazka at UFC 320

Khalil Rountree Jr. engaged in one of the best UFC fights of the year. UFC 320 was a massive event for the light heavyweight division. Not only did Alex Pereira regain his title from rival Magomed Ankalaev but his former challengers Jiri Prochazka and Khalil Rountree Jr.

MMA News / Dice City Sports / October 5

Jiří Procházka faceplants Khalil Rountree Jr. with a Round 3 KO after slow start

LAS VEGAS — Former light heavyweight champion Jiří Procházka overcame a sluggish opening 10 minutes, then detonated Khalil Rountree Jr. with a crushing left hand for a knockout at 3:04 of Round 3 on the main card at T-Mobile Arena.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / October 3

UFC 320: Jiri Prochazka vs. Khalil Rountree Jr. Stats and Prediction: Record, Age, Height, Walkaround Weight, and Rankings

When the lights go down at UFC 320, all eyes will be on the light heavyweight bout between former champion Jiri Prochazka and Khalil Rountree Jr. Set for October 4, 2025, at Las Vegas’ T-Mobile Arena, this is more than just another fight; it has the potential to shake up the division’s title picture.

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MMA News / EssentiallySports / October 3

Is Khalil Rountree Part of a Cult? Accusations by Fellow UFC Star Sean Strickland Revealed

For Khalil Rountree Jr., fighting isn’t just about wins and losses—it’s survival. Now ranked No. 4 in the UFC’s light heavyweight division, ‘The War Horse’ has turned setbacks into a career built on grit.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / October 2

UFC 320 – Jiri Prochazka vs Khalil Rountree Jr: Preview & Betting Tips

The UFC 320 undercard delivers one of the most compelling light heavyweight matchups in recent memory as former champion Jiri Prochazka takes on surging contender and ex-title challenger Khalil Rountree Jr. Prochazka (31-5-1) remains one of the most unorthodox and chaotic fighters in MMA.

MMA News / Dice City Sports / October 1

Khalil Rountree Hopes to Avoid War with Jiri Prochazka at UFC 320

Khalil Rountree is set for one of the biggest fights of his career when he meets former UFC light heavyweight champion Jiri Prochazka at UFC 320. The bout, set for the main card, carries massive stakes the winner could very well earn the next crack at the 205-pound title.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / October 1

What Happened to Khalil Rountree Jr’s Nose? All About UFC Star’s Injury From Alex Pereira Fight

The image of Khalil Rountree Jr. walking out of UFC 307 still lingers in the minds of fans. His face bloodied, his nose visibly damaged, and yet, there was no quit in him.

MMA News / Yardbarker / September 28

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MMA News / Dice City Sports / September 26

Khalil Rountree Eyes No. 1 Contender Status Ahead of UFC 320 Showdown with Jiri Prochazka

Khalil Rountree has stayed out of the spotlight during his UFC 320 training camp, and that was no accident. For the light heavyweight contender, silence equaled focus as he prepared for one of the biggest fights of his career.

MMA News / Empire Sports Media / June 23, 2025

After his big win at UFC Baku, what’s next for Khalil Rountree?

This past Saturday in the main event of UFC Baku, we saw a big time matchup in the light heavyweight division. Former title challenger Khalil Rountree (14-6, 1 NC) was looking to get back on track as he took on former world champion Jamahal Hill (12-4, 1 NC) who was looking to avoid a third straight loss.

MMA News / Field Level Media / June 21, 2025

Khalil Rountree Jr. dominates Jamahal Hill at UFC Fight Night

Former UFC light heavyweight title challenger Khalil Rountree Jr. earned a dominant unanimous decision against Jamahal Hill in the main event of UFC Fight Night on Saturday in Azerbaijan, taking the cards 49-46, 50-45, 50-45.

MMA News / Empire Sports Media / June 20, 2025

UFC Baku Main Event Preview and Prediction: Jamahal Hill – Khalil Rountree

Tomorrow the UFC makes it’s debut in Baku, Azerbaijan and we will see a big time matchup in the light heavyweight division closing out the show. Former champion Jamahal Hill (12-3, 1 NC) will be taking on former title challenger Khalil Rountree (13-6, 1 NC).

MMA News / Athlon Sports / June 19, 2025

UFC Baku: Khalil Rountree Clears the Air on Perceived Beef With Jamahal Hill

Khalil Rountree (13-6, 1 NC) has cleared the air on how he feels about Jamahal Hill (12-3, 1 NC). Rountree and Hill are set to collide in the main event of UFC Baku on Saturday.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / February 24, 2025

Khalil Rountree Jr offered a big rematch following shock result at UFC Seattle

Khalil Rountree Jr has been offered the chance of redemption by one of his former foes as he looks to return to the Octagon. The last time Khalil Rountree Jr stepped into the Octagon was last October when he stepped in to try and dethrone Alex Pereira.

MMA News / Empire Sports Media / October 9, 2024

After falling short at UFC 307, what’s next for Khalil Rountree?

This past Saturday in the main event of UFC 307, the light heavyweight title was on the line. Alex Pereira (12-2) was taking on arguably his toughest striking challenge in the light heavyweight division in Khalil Rountree (13-6).